Document Outline

• Contents
• Before you Install
  • Introduction
    • MapInfo Professional Users
    • IT Specialists or System Administrators
  • Requirements
    • System Requirements
    • Windows 7 Hardware Requirements
    • Windows 2008 Hardware Requirements
    • Windows 8 Hardware Requirements
    • Windows 2012 Server Hardware Requirements
    • Dependencies and Prerequisites
    • Visual Studio Notes
  • MapInfo Professional Database Connectivity and Support
  • MapInfo Professional Data File Support
    • File Limitations for MapInfo Professional Supported Formats
    • Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Format Support
  • MapInfo Professional Web Server Support
  • Before You Install MapInfo Professional
    • Upgrading
    • 64-bit Editions of Office 2010
    • Navigating the MapInfo Professional DVD Browser
  • Citrix Installations
    • Information for IT Specialist or System Administrators
    • Number of MapInfo Professional Instances a Citrix Server can Support
    • Switching Cursor Styles
• Installing MapInfo Professional
  • Installing MapInfo Professional
    • Typical Workstation Installation
    • Custom Workstation Installation
  • Installing Data
    • Complete Data Installation
    • Custom Data Installation
    • Getting More Data
  • Installing Related Programs and Resources
    • Installing the ECW Compressor
    • Installing Global Positioning Software (GPS)
    • Installing the Online References
  • Troubleshooting your Installation
  • Modifying or Removing MapInfo Professional
    • Removing MapInfo Professional from your System using Control Panel
    • Removing MapInfo Professional from your System using the DVD Browser
• Starting and Activating MapInfo Professional
  • Determine the Type of License you have
  • Node-Locked Licenses
    • Product Activation
      • Activate Later
      • Activate Now
        • Automatic Activation
        • Email Activation
    • Finishing Email Activation
    • Using MapInfo Professional While You Wait
    • Transferring a Node-Locked License
      • Transferring Your License to another Computer
        • Automatic Transfer
        • Email Transfer
      • Uninstall Transfer Options
  • Concurrent Licenses
    • Connecting to a License Server
      • Connecting During Installation
      • Connecting after Installation
      • Starting the Courtesy Period
      • Connection Failures
    • Borrowing a Concurrent License
    • Returning a Borrowed License
  • Distributable Licenses
    • Activating a Distributable License
    • Troubleshooting a Distributed or Borrowable License
    • Transferring a Distributed License
  • Mapping Services
    • Microsoft Bing Maps Licensing
    • Premium Services
• Workgroup Installations for System Administrators
  • Understanding the Workgroup Installation Process
    • What are the Application Data Files?
  • Beginning a Workgroup Installation (System Administrators)
    • Application Data Files Option
    • MapInfo Professional v12.5 Installer Option
  • Completing a Workgroup Installation (MapInfo Professional Users)
    • Understanding your Workgroup Installation
    • Changing the Shared Location after Installation
• Silent Installation Procedures
  • Silent Installation Procedures for System Administrators
    • Parameters for Concurrent Licenses
  • Installing Silently
    • Installing RSS Registry Keys
  • Activating and Returning Licenses Silently
    • Activating a Node-Locked or Distributed License Silently
    • Returning a License Silently
  • Uninstalling Silently
• Advanced Configuration Options for System Administrators
  • Controlling Advanced System Settings
    • Descriptions of Advanced Registry Settings
  • Controlling the Location of Application Data Files
• Troubleshooting Your Installation
  • Installation Issues
    • Debug Startup Issues by Turning Off AutoLoad at Startup
    • The MapInfo PDF Printer Driver did not Install
    • Using .MSI file on the Installation DVD does not create a Warning Message
  • Error Messages
    • Message: Unable to launch MapInfo Professional
    • Message: The feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable.